John M. Blickhan
John M. Blickhan, age 91, of Mendon, Illinois died on Monday, February 3, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 30, 1934, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Anselm and Clara (Bockhold) Blickhan. John married Barbara Hagerbaumer August 8, 1953, making their union one of seventy-one years. She survives.
John spent his life farming. He enjoyed his tractors, and all things machinery related. John had a love of building and always had a project going. His love of tractors, machinery, and building allowed him and Barbara to build the farm he loved to spend time with his family on. John was known for his jokes and storytelling abilities.
John also worked for Speedrack, Quincy, Illinois as a Maintenance Supervisor, retiring in 1996.
In addition to his wife, survivors also include their children, Janet (Eugene) Stuckman of Quincy; Judy (Jeff) Marlow of Ballwin, MO; Kent (Lisa) Blickhan of Shelbyville, MO; Donna (Terry) Hurshman of West Liberty, IA; Kevin Blickhan of Quincy; Carol (Rob) Haistings of Quincy; Christopher (Rita) Blickhan of Mendon, and Craig (Melissa) Blickhan of Fowler, IL. Also surviving is a sister Bernice (Blickhan) Dittmer of Coatsburg, IL.
Grandchildren: Brooke (Chad) Morrison of Atalissa, IA; Joshua (Kasey) Stuckman of Golden, IL; Abby (Nathan) Pilcher of Marion, IA; Gabriel Stuckman of Carbondale, IL; Lucas (Amber) Haistings of Quincy; Emily (Mason) Garcia of West Liberty, IA; Garin (Emily Kreiter) Marlow of Minneapolis, MN; Samuel Marlow of Newnan, GA: Lindsay (Joseph) Hoebing of Mendon, IL; Jason (Kiona) Wright of Quincy; Deborah Blickhan of Ursa, IL; Morgan Blickhan (fiancé David Walker) of Quincy; Jonathon (Courtney) Blickhan of Schaller, IA; Megan (Ivan II) Teskey of Fort Irwin, CA; Douglas Blickhan of Ursa, IL and Elizabeth Blickhan of Fowler, IL.
Great Grandchildren: Paige (Schroeder) Jodouin of Las Vegas, NV; Isabel, Amelia, and Ava Morrison of Atalissa, IA; Chloe, Elena and Lindy Pilcher of Marion, IA; Dakoda and Adyson Stuckman of Golden, IL; Hadlee and Huxleigh Haistings of Quincy; Ivan Teskey III of Fort Irwin, CA: Colsen Blickhan of Schaller, IA; Lewis, Javy and Nico Garcia of West Liberty, IA; and Livia, Ryker, and Charleigh Wright of Quincy, IL.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Blickhan; brothers and their spouses, Clarence, Tom and Paul Blickhan; sisters, Virginia Schuering, Dorothy Glisan and Emma Brueggeman and their spouses. A brother-in-law, Donald Dittmer (Bernice); a daughter-in-law, Melissa Blickhan; a granddaughter, Kristin Schroeder; and a great grandson, Weston Morrison.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Mendon, by Rev. Scott Snider. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Quincy. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy, IL. Memorials are suggested to St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Sorry for your loss. He was awesome Man.
Lisa and Family,
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers for strength and comfort during the days and weeks ahead. Hold on to all the precious memories you have.
Sorry for your loss. He was a good man and definitely one of a kind. He will be missed.
My deep condolences go out to the entire Blickhan family. Wishing you peace and comfort as you remember my Uncle Jack . His long life was such a blessing! I’m thankful I got to see him less than a year ago.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you find your way through this difficult journey.
We felt like we knew him, just from the stories Doug told us over the years. Praying for the family during this time of loss.
Sorry for your loss,Barb. I remember him from our last class reunion.
We are so very sorry for your loss, BARB, and your Beautiful Family!!! John was a good neighbor and friend!! We are really going to miss him!!! Our thoughts and prayers and hugs are with you now!!! May he have eternal rest!!!
Dear Barb and family,
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Sending prayers to your family during this difficult time.
~Shirley McClain (former co-worker at Good Samaritan Home)
To Judy, Janet and the entire Blickhan family. I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You are in my prayers as you navigate the coming days and weeks adjusting to life without him. Your family has always been special to me. Praying you find peace and comfort as you share memories of him. God Bless you all.
Barb and Family,
We just learned your sad news. We are so very sorry about John’s passing. He was such a fine man, and we were so fortunate to have known him.
We know he will be missed by many.
John was such a wonderful father. Together you raised such intelligent, talented, and industrious children.
We send kind thoughts and sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Frank and Judy Wojcik
I’m sorry I missed the services for John. I thought the world of him growing up. He was always such a nice caring person. My condolences to Barb, & the family and friends who are mourning this loss. I know the void is huge. Much love and prayers heading your way.